N. Korea

New cruise missile sparks concerns

North Korea said it successfully test-fired a new long-range cruise missile, a move that has concerned East Asian neighbour Japan.

Experts say the new model is more difficult to detect by defence systems and may have nuclear capabilities.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on September 14, 2021, with the headline New cruise missile sparks concerns. Subscribe